used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
ConfinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
dabblingverbUS /ˈdæbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “dabble” — dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
donjonnoun
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
EARLY-MORNING
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From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
Francis
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From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
a single distinct event
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
instabilitynounUS /ˌɪnstəˈbɪlɪti/
an unstable order
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
Jacqueline
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From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
jester'snounUS /ˈdʒestərz/
possessive form of “jester” — a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
NestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
precipitatedverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
strictestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪktəst/
superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
summarilyadverbUS /səˈmerɪli/
without delay; in a summary manner
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
tapestry-hung
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From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
Villot
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From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading AN EARLY-MORNING VISIT In a mood of contending thought, the free baron left his apartments the next morning and traversed the tapestry-hung corridor leading toward the servants' and soldiers' quarters.
Vulture's
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From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Following the exposure of the jester's weakness, his passion for his mistress, Francis, as Villot told Jacqueline, had immediately ordered the fool into strictest confinement, the donjon of the ancient structure.
which person or people
From this reading He congratulated himself that the incident of the past night had precipitated a favorable climax in one source of possible instability, and that the fool who had opposed him had been summarily removed from the field of action.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Francis' strong prison house would effectively curb any more interference with, or dabbling in, the affairs of the master of the Vulture's Nest.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Confined within the four walls of the castle dungeon, there was scant likelihood he would cause further trouble and annoyance.
